HBO television show Real Time with Bill Maher's New Rules segment for September 26. This week: Henry Kissinger, tainted Chinese milk, Clay Aiken, prejudging a white politicians.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Teacher, Teacher
My brother Andrew, who is now in his second year teaching elementary school, was quoted in the September issue of Famous magazine. In their Last Word section, Famous, a magazine given out free in movie theatres in Canada, asks their readers to answer on a topical question.
This month being back to school, naturally a teacher question:
Of all the big-screen movie teachers, which one would you most want to teach your class?
My brother chose the very funny Richard Mulligan's Herbert Gower in the 1984 film Teachers, also starring Nick Nolte, Jobeth Williams and Ralph Macchio.
Unfortunately, I have to correct Andrew, though, as Gower was dressed as George Washington while teaching about the crossing of the Delaware. He did however, dress as Abe Lincoln for another lesson.
Read the whole Famous article.
This month being back to school, naturally a teacher question:
Of all the big-screen movie teachers, which one would you most want to teach your class?
My brother chose the very funny Richard Mulligan's Herbert Gower in the 1984 film Teachers, also starring Nick Nolte, Jobeth Williams and Ralph Macchio.
Unfortunately, I have to correct Andrew, though, as Gower was dressed as George Washington while teaching about the crossing of the Delaware. He did however, dress as Abe Lincoln for another lesson.
Read the whole Famous article.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Paul Newman R.I.P
Paul Newman, one of the best actors to ever grace the big screen, died of cancer on September 26 at his home in Westport, Connecticut.
Not only did Newman star in legendary films like Cat on a Hot Tin Toof, The Hustler, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, The Vertict and Color of Money, he also was an accomplished race car driver and a food product mogul.
Known for his intense method acting and gripping blue eyes, Newman was the actor's actor - matinee idol looks with an anti-establishment attitude.
In 2007, Newman commented on his longevity:
"You can't be as old as I am without waking up with a surprised look on your face every morning: 'Holy Christ, whaddya know - I'm still around!' It's absolutely amazing that I survived all the booze and smoking and the cars and the career."
Newman is survived by his wife actress Joanne Woodward, whom he married in 1958, and his five children. He was 83.
Read about Newman's career at cnn.com.
Not only did Newman star in legendary films like Cat on a Hot Tin Toof, The Hustler, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, The Vertict and Color of Money, he also was an accomplished race car driver and a food product mogul.
Known for his intense method acting and gripping blue eyes, Newman was the actor's actor - matinee idol looks with an anti-establishment attitude.
In 2007, Newman commented on his longevity:
"You can't be as old as I am without waking up with a surprised look on your face every morning: 'Holy Christ, whaddya know - I'm still around!' It's absolutely amazing that I survived all the booze and smoking and the cars and the career."
Newman is survived by his wife actress Joanne Woodward, whom he married in 1958, and his five children. He was 83.
Read about Newman's career at cnn.com.
Monday, September 8, 2008
addictions and bad dreams
My current obsessions, time wasters and indulgences, in no particular order, are:
Mr. Sub foot-long veggie sandwiches with black AND green olives
Deadwood, the HBO series
Fully inflated bicycle tires
my eight-iron
my new $13 Doc Martens from Value Village
blue-eyed devil
the anticipation for the NHL season to begin
pumpkin and spinach roti
the bonus features on the Rocky anniversary DVD
Mr. Sub foot-long veggie sandwiches with black AND green olives
Deadwood, the HBO series
Fully inflated bicycle tires
my eight-iron
my new $13 Doc Martens from Value Village
blue-eyed devil
the anticipation for the NHL season to begin
pumpkin and spinach roti
the bonus features on the Rocky anniversary DVD
Saturday, September 6, 2008
You Learn Something New Every Day
In Disney's Fantasia, the Sorcerer's name is "Yensid" (Disney backwards.)
The first toilet ever seen on television was on Leave It To Beaver. Wally and Beaver had a baby alligator which they kept in the toilet.
In the great fire of London in 1666 half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured
John Larroquette of sitcoms Night Court and The John Larroquette Show was the narrator of the 1974 cult classic slasher film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
The first toilet ever seen on television was on Leave It To Beaver. Wally and Beaver had a baby alligator which they kept in the toilet.
In the great fire of London in 1666 half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured
John Larroquette of sitcoms Night Court and The John Larroquette Show was the narrator of the 1974 cult classic slasher film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
The Democratic National Convention
Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) addresses the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) accepts his party's nomination for President and speaks to the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) accepts his party's nomination for President and speaks to the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
The Toronto Star's 10 Things We Learned This Week
Some of the things we learned this week, according to the Toronto Star's weekly feature "10 Things We Learned This Week" includes:
The "devil's horns" salute of heavy-metal fans – hand upraised with index and pinky fingers extended and the digits between them folded down – was popularized by Ronnie James Dio of Black Sabbath. He had learned the gesture from his Italian grandmother, who used it to ward off the evil eye.
The sweater vest – the sleeveless knit garment worn by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in his "fireside" election ad – is stereotypical garb for the "emo" acolyte, a young pseud who favours lugubrious music.
At the turn of the 20th century, the rule of thumb was blue clothing for girls and pink for boys. Blue was considered more delicate and best suited to females, while pink was more assertive and therefore more male-friendly.
Read the Toronto Star Story
The "devil's horns" salute of heavy-metal fans – hand upraised with index and pinky fingers extended and the digits between them folded down – was popularized by Ronnie James Dio of Black Sabbath. He had learned the gesture from his Italian grandmother, who used it to ward off the evil eye.
The sweater vest – the sleeveless knit garment worn by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in his "fireside" election ad – is stereotypical garb for the "emo" acolyte, a young pseud who favours lugubrious music.
At the turn of the 20th century, the rule of thumb was blue clothing for girls and pink for boys. Blue was considered more delicate and best suited to females, while pink was more assertive and therefore more male-friendly.Read the Toronto Star Story
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
